New Mexico electrical license lookup: how to check and get a license
New Mexico electrical license lookup: who issues electrician licenses (CID), how to check one online, the license types, and 599 electrical contractors by county.
Do electricians need a license in New Mexico?
| Who licenses them | New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) |
|---|---|
| License types | EE-98 Residential and Commercial Electrical (contractor), ER-1 Residential Electrical (contractor), EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical, ER-1J Journeyman Residential Wiring |
| When a license is required | Contractor license required; handyman exemption excludes electrical wiring (14.6.2.8 NMAC) |
Everyone doing electrical wiring must hold a journeyman certificate or be an apprentice under a certified journeyman, and must work for a licensed electrical contractor. For a home, an ER-1 or EE-98 contractor license covers the job.
How do you look up an electrician's license in New Mexico?
- Ask the electrician for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the New Mexico electrical license lookup run by CID.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the electrician about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact CID.
What electrical licenses does New Mexico issue?
- EE-98 Residential and Commercial Electrical (contractor)
- ER-1 Residential Electrical (contractor)
- EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrical
- ER-1J Journeyman Residential Wiring
How do you get a electrical license in New Mexico?
Licenses are issued by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID). Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official CID source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
Which New Mexico city is the job in?
How many electricians are there in New Mexico?
The Census Bureau counted 599 electrical contractors with employees in New Mexico in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Bernalillo County | 215 |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe County | 52 |
| San Juan County | 42 |
| Doña Ana County | 42 |
| Sandoval County | 33 |
| Lea County | 28 |
| Eddy County | 24 |
| Valencia County | 22 |
What do New Mexico homes mean for electrical work?
The median home in New Mexico was built in 1984, 31% of households rent and 68% of homes are single-family houses. 62% of homes heat with utility gas and 23% with electricity.
How do you choose an electrician in New Mexico?
- Check the license on the state or city license search, and ask whether the person doing the work is licensed or working under someone's license.
- Ask whether the job needs a permit and an inspection, and who files it. A licensed electrician files the permit.
- Ask for proof of insurance. Electrical mistakes show up later, so you want the company insured.
- For panel upgrades, ask whether the utility needs to be scheduled to cut and restore power, and who arranges it.
- Get a written estimate that lists the circuits, fixtures and materials.
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Sources: New Mexico licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.